Ludhiana, Oct. 9 -- Khanna police on Friday launched Operation Kawach to help prevent drug abuse among college students across Ludhiana by enabling them to report concerns anonymously and seek support before problems escalate.

Deputy inspector general of police (DIG) Ludhiana Range Sandeep Goel launched the initiative at Gulzar Group of Institutions in Khanna on Friday.

Conceived by Khanna senior superintendent of police SSP Darpan Ahluwalia, the programme combines anonymous reporting with peer support and access to designated civil and police mentors.

Khanna SSP said Operation Kawach is designed to safeguard college students across Ludhiana by focusing on early intervention and peer support.

Addressing the gathering, DIG Sandeep Goel...